Applications must be submitted electronically through the Graduate School. Be sure to read all instructions and requirements carefully to ensure a proper and complete application and to avoid mistakes that may delay the consideration of your application.
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Applications will not be reviewed until the Graduate School Application has been fully completed. All incomplete applications and applications from international students who are not cleared for admission will be withdrawn. Applicants who do not register for the semester for which they are admitted will also have their admission terminated. Information and resources required in the application include:
In your application, please focus on the required items described above. Inclusion of other materials is not recommended as they will generally not be considered in making admission decisions.
| On-Campus Domestic | On-Campus International | Online Domestic and International | |
| Spring | Dec. 15th | Sept. 24th | Dec. 15th |
| Summer | May 15th | n/a | May 15th |
| Fall | July 31st | Mar. 8th | July 31st |
| Winter | Oct. 15th | n/a | Oct. 15th |
Applications are submitted online via the Graduate School website. To begin the Graduate School application, click here. When creating your application account, please ensure that your name matches the name listed on your official, government-issued identification (e.g., passport).
When you are filling out the online application you will see several tabs that ask for different information (detailed below).
After responding to all required and relevant items, you may submit your application.
Please enter your cumulative GPA for all schools attended as listed on your transcript. International students should NOT convert their GPA to the 4.0 scale.
I [Full Name] understand that I am applying for the [Degree - M. Eng. or GCEN] program in [Program Name]. I understand there is no research or thesis in the program and no financial assistance provided.
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Application Status
You can log in to your application anytime to check the status of your application. This information will be displayed on your application dashboard. Please note: the GRE is not required for M.Eng. or GCEN applications, however, the system may note that your application is "Incomplete" without GRE scores. You can ignore that system message.
Application Review Process
After your application is complete, it will be reviewed by Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering. The department will decide whether or not to recommend you for admission to the Graduate School. The Graduate School makes all final admissions decisions and will issue the official admission letter. Once the decision has been made, you will be able to view your decision letter online by logging back into your application.
I-20 for International Students
The I-20 is issued by the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office when the Graduate School grants admission. Admitted students will receive all necessary immigration information in order to obtain an I-20 directly from ISSS.
Deferral of Application or Admission
Applicants and admitted students may defer their application or admission for up to one year. To request a deferral, please email Gerardo Najera at gnajera@umd.edu to discuss your eligibility to do so.
Application Withdrawal Dates/Termination of Admission Status
Please note that all incomplete applications and applications from international students who are not cleared for admission will be withdrawn. Applicants who do not register for the semester for which they are admitted will have their admission terminated.